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Waltrip Name Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Wardrop .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Waldrip, Waldrep, Waldrop, Waldrup, Wardrip, Waldroup, Waldrum

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Where is the Waltrip family from?

You can see how Waltrip families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltrip family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waltrip families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Waltrip families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Waltrip's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waltrip families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltrip surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waltrip ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waltrip. 15% of Waltrip men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Waltrip women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waltrip were Salesman and New Worker. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Waltrip. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltrip census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 100 immigration records available for the last name Waltrip. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Waltrip. For the veterans among your Waltrip ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltrip lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Waltrip life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waltrip in 1952 was 36, and 73 in 2004.

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